Why are these scientists in hazmat suits smiling? They're standing in a field that they are about to spread with raw manure — four different kinds of raw manure, to be exact. In a nutshell, ...

This story originally appeared at Crosscut. The Snydar Farm had a real problem with “raw manure,” that mix of feces and urine produced by livestock. Namely, the farm’s cows were creating a lot of it – ...

The proposed manure regulation has sent shock waves throughout the farming community with many asking if the drafters of the regulations knew anything about agriculture and farming. Farmers feel that ...

Raw cattle manure can provide organic farmers with an alternative to chemical fertilizers, but the timing of application is important for minimizing risks of food-borne illnesses. (Michele Jay-Russell ...

(This article by Phillip Tocco of Michigan State University Extension was first published here on March 4, 2015, and is reposted with permission.) Manure can be a significant benefit to growing fresh ...

A: Certain precautions are important when using animal manure around edible crops because E. coli, salmonella and other pathogens can be found in raw manure. To reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses ...

Organic and synthetic fertilizers are the most common way to add nutrients to the soil, but animal manure is good too, if you can find and transport it. Unless applied properly, however, it can kill ...

Organic and synthetic fertilizers are the most common way to add nutrients to the soil, but animal manure is good too, if you can find and transport it. But unless applied properly, it can kill edible ...

The objective of farming has remained nearly unchanged for generations - grow quality produce and find ways to increase yield. The means of achieving these longstanding goals remains in a constant ...

Q: With all of the rain, then the hot dry spell — I’ve realized I need to amend the soil in my vegetable garden. How should I do this? When should I do this? • Pat from Youngstown A: Yes, this season ...